bendito

bendito, el bendito, la bendita(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. holy
El sacerdote bendijo el ataúd con agua bendita.The priest sprinkled holy water on the coffin.
b. blessed
Bendito es aquel que resiste la tentación.Blessed is he who can resist temptation.
a. lucky
Todos mis sueños se hicieron realidad, por eso me siento un hombre bendito.All my dreams came true, so I feel that I'm a lucky man.
a. blessed
¡Esta bendita computadora siempre se cuelga cuando menos lo esperas!This blessed computer always crashes when you least expect it!
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
masculine or feminine noun
a. simple soul
Es una bendita sin pizca de maldad.She's a simple soul with no ounce of malice.
b. simpleton
Dijo que soy un bendito porque no me sé atar los cordones.She called me a simpleton because I can't tie my own shoes.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. prayer
La comunidad se reunió alrededor del hospital y rezó un bendito por el niño enfermo.The community gathered around the hospital and said a prayer for the sick boy.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
interjection
a. Good grief!
¡Bendito! Se nos viene una tormenta importante.Good grief! We're in for a heavy storm.
a. Thank goodness!
¡Bendito! Mi hija acaba de llamar para decir que no la agarró la inundación.Thank goodness! My daughter just called and said she was not caught in the flood.
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